Mr. Henderson has 25 years’ global experience in the mineral exploration industry throughout Africa, Europe, and North and South America. He was educated in Europe, graduating with B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. in geology and has extensive experience in multiple mineral deposit types and commodities. Keith worked with Anglo American Exploration in Europe and North America, leading a number of exploration projects and ultimately, he was appointed project manager for Anglo Coal as the company made its first entry into Canada. In 2007, Keith joined Cardero Resource Corp. as Executive Vice-President, where he played a critical role in advancing the Pampa de Pongo through a positive scoping study and ultimate sale for US$100 million cash. He was formerly President & CEO at Dorato Resources and is currently President & CEO at Velocity Minerals Inc. (TSX.V: VLC), focused on gold exploration in Bulgaria. Keith serves on the board of several public companies.
Dr. Castelli is President of Cardero Argentina, Latin Metals’ subsidiary in Argentina, and a Founding Partner in Law Firm Estudio Castelli - López Arias – Reston & Asociates. He is a lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience specializing in exploration and mining and has been involved with Latin Metals’ and its predecessor companies since 2015. Dr. Castelli has held various advisory and senior positions with state agencies at federal, provincial and municipality level, including with the Standing Advisory Committee on Legislative Treatment (Federal Environment National Counsel), which established, among other things, minimum standards for environmental protection. In Salta Province, Dr. Castelli has held various positions, including personal advisor of the Minister of Government, Justice and Human Rights, and advisor for the Representative of Foreign Relations. In addition to his education as a lawyer, Dr. Castelli has completed post-graduate education, including a Masters degree in Environmental Management.
Mr. Leon worked as a Senior geologist on Lumina Copper's Taca Taca project in northern Argentina from 2011-12, where he helped manage a large drilling campaign which resulted in a major copper-gold porphyry discovery and later, the purchase of Lumina by First Quantum Minerals for US$470M. Thereafter, Eduardo held a variety of senior technical positions with companies working in Peru, Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Brazil. Most recently, from 2017-19, he served as Exploration Manager in Peru for Auryn Resources, where he contributed to the development of the Sombrero and Curibaya projects. Eduardo holds a degree in Geology from San Marcos University in Lima, Peru and has 16 years of exploration experience.
Ms. Dani Palahanova is a CPA, CGA with over 15 years of experience in managing and leading finance and accounting functions of publicly listed Canadian companies operating internationally. Ms. Palahanova has held positions as CFO, Controller and Corporate Secretary for various junior exploration and technology companies in Vancouver. She was an instrumental member of the finance team that supported Asanko Gold Inc. transition from a late stage exploration company to a mid-tier gold producer. Ms. Palahanova holds an Executive MBA degree from Simon Fraser University, Beedie School of Business.
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Mr. Henderson has 25 years’ global experience in the mineral exploration industry throughout Africa, Europe, and North and South America. He was educated in Europe, graduating with B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. in geology and has extensive experience in multiple mineral deposit types and commodities. Keith worked with Anglo American Exploration in Europe and North America, leading a number of exploration projects and ultimately, he was appointed project manager for Anglo Coal as the company made its first entry into Canada. In 2007, Keith joined Cardero Resource Corp. as Executive Vice-President, where he played a critical role in advancing the Pampa de Pongo through a positive scoping study and ultimate sale for US$100 million cash. He was formerly President & CEO at Dorato Resources and is currently President & CEO at Velocity Minerals focused on gold exploration in Bulgaria. Keith serves on the board of several public companies.
Mr. Cass is a geologist with over 25 years of international experience in mineral exploration and mining for precious and base metals, with most of this experience focused in Latin America. Mr. Cass spent 15 years of his career with major international mining company Anglo American plc, where he held positions of increasing responsibility in jurisdictions, including South and Central America, Mexico, Canada, Turkey, Iran and Eastern Europe. Mr. Cass’ time at Anglo also includes four years as Senior Geologist in Peru, and six years as Exploration Manager for North America, where he was responsible for Anglo's exploration programs throughout Canada, Central America, Mexico, mainland USA and Alaska. More recently, Mr. Cass has worked in executive roles for several junior exploration companies exploring in Canada, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador and Peru. Currently, Mr. Cass is Vice President of Exploration for Bluestone Resources Inc. and is a board and audit committee member for several junior companies. Mr. Cass is a practicing member (P.Geo.) of the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia and Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists.
Ms. de la Paz is a Chartered Professional Accountant with 15 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting in the natural resources sector.
Ms. de la Paz has held progressively senior finance roles, currently acting as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of FPX Nickel Corp. Previously, Ms. de la Paz spent six years with Equinox Gold Corp., where she was responsible for corporate accounting, financial reporting, systems development and managing the integration of several acquisitions across multiple jurisdictions for operating and large-scale development projects. Following her time at Equinox Gold, Ms. de la Paz served as VP Finance for Vida Carbon, a start-up carbon royalty and streaming company.
Ms. de la Paz holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and previously articled with KPMG LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Mr. Kopple is an experienced investor, businessman, and lawyer. He is involved in a broad range of corporate financing activities with public companies. He is an experienced lawyer, and a senior partner in a law firm based in Los Angeles specializing in estate planning, tax law, and business transactions. He is an experienced investor with diverse interests in real estate, and a several operating companies in mining, health care and technology. He is a significant investor in Centenera Mining.
Mr. MacNeil is a precious and base metal specialist with more than 19 years of experience from continental-scale project generation to in-mine resource expansion in a wide variety of geological settings throughout the Americas and Europe. Daniel currently consults with mid-tier, private and junior mining/exploration companies on mine resource expansion and early through advanced exploration target delineation, drill testing and exploration property evaluations globally.